Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller
Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets.
Wemby’s do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs
Victor Wembanyama made his mark in every facet of Saturday’s game against the Hornets, posting 32 points, 12 boards, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since Feb. 1.
SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA’s longest 20-point streak
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.
Spoelstra sorry to ‘absolutely no one’ for Bam’s 83
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, saying, “You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling.”
Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes
Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers’ game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature’s approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
Warriors without several vets for game vs. Knicks
The Warriors will be without nearly all of their veteran players to open a road trip against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
Celts’ Brown calls out NBA’s ‘foul baiting’ trend
The Celtics’ Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league’s trend of rewarding players for “foul baiting,” saying, “I just don’t think it’s basketball.”
Ranking best college basketball coach openings: What's best Power job?
The men’s college basketball coaching carousel is spinning.
As of Friday, March 13, six Power conference jobs are already open — Georgia Tech, Boston College, Syracuse, Arizona State, Providence and Cincinnati. They aren’t blue-blood jobs, but some of them should be intriguing to potential candidates, while others are a daunting task to take.
One of the best open jobs is already filled with Kansas State hiring Casey Alexander from Belmont.
As Power coaching positions become more available, here’s a ranking of them from being great opportunities to tough jobs.
A program with a national title and multiple Final Fours should be an incredible opportunity, right? Well, there are a lot of unknowns in Syracuse.
The Adrian Autry experiment really set the Orange back, far away from the success of Jim Boeheim. The main issue is Syracuse lost its identity and has to figure out where it wants to be. It has a new president and a new athletic director coming in the summer, really setting the stage for how much it values the program. It does have investment, but not anywhere near the top of the ACC.
While there are questions, Syracuse does have a fan base tired of its shortcomings and ready to do what it takes to change that. There is a real chance to bring life into the JMA Wireless Dome. The sport is better with Syracuse contending, and it has a viable shot of happening compared to other ACC teams.
Cincinnati lost its magic with no tournament appearances in five seasons under Wes Miller — and happened at a critical time. The Bearcats thrived under Mick Cronin to remain a contender in the American Conference, but it hasn’t been able to replicate it since his departure and the move to the Big 12.
It was strange because Miller had the pieces to be successful, it just wasn’t panning out. It’s been mostly shoved around in the three seasons with the league.
There’s a concern whether it fell behind too much to catch up in a loaded Big 12, but there is potential. With a rich history and dedicate fan base, Cincinnati can get behind a guy that can bring a spark to a program in need of it. It doesn’t seem likely, but it won’t take a lot to bring excitement back in.
It feels like ages ago Georgia Tech was 40 minutes away from a national championship in 2004. It’s only won two games in four NCAA Tournament appearances since.
What’s been the problem is the entire college basketball world ran past the Yellow Jackets while it stood still. It hasn’t poured funds toward the program, Damon Stoudamire didn’t adapt and it led to some down times for a team that shouldn’t be as bad as it’s been. It does have history it can lean on, and is right in a major hotbed for talent in Atlanta. Its next coach would need to make that a priority to keep local talent close.
Bobby Hurley couldn’t get the Sun Devils acclimated to the Big 12, winning just 11 conference games in two seasons, leading to his departure after 11 seasons in Tempe.
Tempe has been a tough place to coach, with no Sweet 16 appearance since 1995. Its in-state rival Arizona is a major player, and the Big 12 move only made it harder to navigate. However, there are pieces that make it possible to get out of the shadow of the Wildcats.
First, the location is a major bonus, in a top market that can generate revenue. The athletic department has shown an investment in sports — largely football and women’s basketball — and a reset is what men’s basketball needs. The fan support is pretty solid for a middling program, and would explode with actual success. Look no further than the excitement Molly Miller has generated on the women’s side.
Even though Arizona State hasn’t been to the tournament since 2023, there’s plenty available for the next coach to find some success it has been seeking since the turn of the century.
It’s always interesting to see how schools where college basketball is king handle searches, especially in the Big East. Providence is on the hunt again, trying to get itself out of the bottom half of the conference.
The Friars aren’t major title contenders, but they have history that shows it can be a successful program, evident in the 2022 Sweet 16 run. NCAA Tournament spots should be consistent. Providence is 47-51 in Kim English’s three seasons. When you have rivals like Connecticut, St. John’s and Villanova miles ahead, it makes it very difficult to climb the standings.
The money appears to be there for the Friars, and they have a loyal fan base that makes things a bit easier for a new coach. You just can’t help but wonder if it’s going to be a multi-year task to get back to the expected contending level.
It is quite the task to be in charge at Boston College.
The Eagles haven’t been much of a contender in nearly two decades. Their last NCAA Tournament appearance was in 2009, one of the longest droughts of any Power conference school. Basketball hasn’t been a priority in Chestnut Hill. There aren’t NIL funds or huge amounts of money coming in for staff. There’s also the added task of having to get people to just show up to games, as Conte Forum often resembles a ghost town.
If there’s one positive, Boston College is still in the ACC so that should draw some interest. But it comes with a major warning label: It doesn’t get much tougher than this.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College basketball coach openings: What Power job is most attractive?
DeJon Jarreau, Grizzlies Sign 10-Day Contract
DeJon Jarreau has signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jarreau, 28, has appeared in 10 NBA games across two seasons with Memphis and the Indiana Pacers, averaging 4.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 15.1 minutes. He spent nine games with the Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season.
This season, the 6-foot-5 guard has played 19 games for Memphis’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, averaging 15.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 22.7 minutes across seven starts.
Jarreau has appeared in 63 career G League games with the Hustle, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Texas Legends and Capital City Go-Go, recording 12 double-doubles and four triple-doubles, all with Memphis.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for March 13
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Our NBA player prop projections are back for tonight’s primetime matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, and the model has already identified several standout opportunities.
After breaking down the data and comparing our projections with the current market lines, we’ve pinpointed the spots offering the strongest betting value.
These Timberwolves vs. Warriors predictions aren’t based on gut instinct — they’re driven by the numbers. If you’re building your betting card, these are the model’s top NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
 Timberwolves |
 Warriors |
|---|---|
| Edwards u29.5 points -105 |
Podziemski o15.5 points -115 |
| Reid o6.5 rebounds +102 |
Green u1.5 threes -105 |
| Randle o4.5 assists +120 |
Horford o5.5 rebounds -145 |
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Projection: 28.0 points
Although Anthony Edwards has only gone Under his 29.5-point line in four of the last 10 games, the matchup still presents challenges.
Opposing starting shooting guards have been held to just 38.4% shooting from the field against the Golden State Warriors — the second-lowest mark allowed in the league — making this a difficult spot for the Minnesota Timberwolves star to erupt offensively.
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Projection: 6.6 rebounds
The Timberwolves have played at the ninth-fastest pace in the league over their last 25 road games, a tempo that could boost rebounding opportunities for Naz Reid.
Reid has cleared his 6.5-rebound line in four of his last 10 games and could benefit from the increased possessions in this matchup.
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Projection: 4.6 assists
Julius Randle has only cleared the 4.5-rebound line in three of his last 10, but tonight’s matchup presents a much more favorable environment for him to get back on the glass.
One key factor is the style of this Warriors offense. Golden State relies heavily on perimeter shooting and high-volume 3-point attempts, which naturally creates long rebound opportunities.
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Projection: 16.3 points
Brandin Podziemski has averaged 17.6 points per game over his last five contests, which is 5.0 points higher than his season average.
That scoring bump could continue against the Timberwolves, who have played at the ninth-fastest road pace in the NBA over their last 25 games.
The uptick in tempo should lead to more possessions for the Warriors, giving Podziemski additional opportunities to stay aggressive offensively.
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Projection: 1.4 threes
The matchup with the Timberwolves isn’t an ideal one for perimeter shooting. Opposing starting power forwards are attempting just 3.6 threes per game against Minnesota this season — the third-fewest in the league.
That trend could limit opportunities from deep for Draymond Green of the Warriors, especially after he’s already gone Under his 1.5 made threes line in six of his last 10 games.
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Projection: 6.0 rebounds
The Warriors should see an increase in possessions against the Timberwolves.
Golden State has also been the league’s top offensive-rebounding team over the last 10 games, a trend that could benefit Al Horford, who’s cleared his 5.5 rebound line in six of his last 10 games.
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| Location | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Date | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime |
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